Following protests in the Netherlands and France, farmers in Poland have blocked border crossings with Germany to publicize their concern over E.U. policy on the environment.  In addition to blocking border crossings, Polish farmers staged mass demonstrations in major cities including provincial capitals.  At issue is the E.U. Green Deal that will place restrictions on disposal of waste and mandate land usage.

A secondary consideration is the concessions extended to Ukraine following the invasion of that nation by the Russian Federation.  Grains from Ukraine shipped by train and road have impacted the prices of commodities produced in neighboring countries and especially Poland and Romania, representing unfair competition.

It is understood that the European Commission is offering some concessions relating to farming practices but this will not satisfy producers who are intent on continuing their traditional ways irrespective of the possible detrimental effects on the environment.